Staff Data Scientist

Teladoc Health

. Lead complex data science, machine learning, and AI initiatives of significant scope .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex data science and machine learning initiatives, with a strong focus on developing analytics pipelines and algorithmic data products for healthcare and business applications. Proficient in translating complex problems into actionable analytical approaches while mentoring and guiding teams in best practices and methodologies.

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Machine Learning ExpertiseStatistical InferenceSQL ProficiencyPython ProgrammingData Science Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningStatistical InferenceCausal ModelingData AnalysisExperimental DesignVersion ControlData ProcessingQuantitative MethodsAlgorithm DevelopmentModel Validation

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SQLSparkPythonScalaR

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceAdvanced Degree in STEM Field

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AnalyticsData Science Best PracticesReproducible AnalysisData-Informed DecisionsComplex Analytical Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonScalaSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex data science, machine learning, and AI initiatives of significant scope
Design, develop, and maintain analytics pipelines and algorithmic data products for healthcare and business problems
Apply supervised and unsupervised learning, statistical inference, causal modeling, and other quantitative techniques
Translate ambiguous business, clinical, and product problems into analytical and machine learning approaches
Lead data science initiatives from problem formulation and exploratory analysis through model development, validation, implementation, and improvement
Establish and promote data science best practices, including reproducible analysis, experimental design, version control, peer review, documentation, and model-development practices
Mentor and provide technical guidance, design guidance, and code and model reviews to other data scientists
Partner with Data Engineering, ML Engineering, Product, Clinical, and business stakeholders
Communicate analyses, methodologies, trade-offs, results, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Develop presentations and recommendations supporting data-informed decisions
Improve analytical approaches, reusable methodologies, tools, and data science capabilities
Manage multiple complex initiatives and communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
Contribute to technical standards and improve the quality, maintainability, and reproducibility of data science work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field
8+ years of experience applying machine learning, statistics, and quantitative methods to complex business or healthcare problems
Strong experience with SQL and distributed data-processing technologies such as Spark
Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, R, or equivalent languages used for data science and machine learning
Experience designing, developing, evaluating, and communicating machine learning or statistical solutions
Ability to independently lead complex analytical projects involving multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of machine learning, statistical inference, experimentation, and analytical methodology
Ability to communicate technical concepts, results, limitations, and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other data scientists
Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience and expertise
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Travel up to 10%, subject to business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
Flexible Vacation Policy
80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually
Benefits program centered around employees and their families
Teladoc Health equipment provided at no charge
Career growth opportunities
Inclusive workplace culture
Professional development and mentorship opportunities